A song is a favorite song, not because the singer can hit and hold a high note, but because of the words, their meaning.

I definitely know that there's somebody looking out for me, because I could never do this alone.

Keeping your emotions all locked up is something that’s unfair to you. When you clearly know how you feel. You should say it.

When I was 9 or 10, I used to get all the lead roles because I was the tallest person. But my interest in music soon drew me to country music. I was infatuated with the sound, with the storytelling. I could relate to it. I can't really tell you why. With me, it was just instinctual.

The cool thing about reading is that when you read a short story or you read something that takes your mind and expands where your thoughts can go, that's powerful.

You have to stop looking in the mirror and realize that your living for yourself, not other people.

I don't have any interest in going out to clubs. I love people, and I love socializing, I just don't have any interest in being drunk.